About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1945-04-09
Place of birth:
Rochester, New York, USA
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Steve Gadd

Overview

Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician. Gadd is one of the best-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry, recognized by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1984. Gadd's performances on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "Late in the Evening" and Steely Dan's "Aja" are examples of his style. He has worked with other popular musicians from many genres including Simon & Garfunkel, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Brecker, Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, Paul Desmond, Kate Bush, Chet Baker, Al Di Meola, Chuck Mangione, Kenny Loggins, Eric Clapton, Pino Daniele, Michel Petrucciani, and Toshiki Kadomatsu.

Photo by Mike Park

Known for

Acting
2021 Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions Actor Self - Drums 59
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2015 James Taylor | Austin City Limits Festival Actor Self - Drums N/A
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2015 Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall Actor Drums 58
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2005 Chick Corea & Three Quartets Band -Rendezvous In New York Actor Batteria 59
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2003 Steve Gadd: In Session Actor Himself 59
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2003 Eric Clapton and Friends Actor Self N/A
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2002 Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration Actor Self N/A
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2001 Eric Clapton - Live in Hyde Park Actor Himself - Drums 59
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2001 Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider Actor Self - Drums 59
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2001 Eric Clapton Live at Budokan, Tokyo Actor Himself - Drums 59
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2000 Paul Simon: You're The One Actor Self - Drums 59
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1999 Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert Actor Self 59
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1999 David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II Actor N/A
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1997 Steve Gadd & Giovanni Hidalgo - Live at the Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend Actor Steve Gadd 59
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1991 Paul Simon's Concert in the Park Actor Self - Drums N/A
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1982 Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park Actor Musician 59
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1981 Grover Washington Jr. - In Concert Actor Himself N/A
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1980 One Trick Pony Actor Danny Duggin 58
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The Gadd Gang Live Actor 59
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Steve Gadd – American Drummers Achievement Awards Actor N/A
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